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4A – Daily News – Thursday, April 14, 2011 Pastimes The anticipated Shasta College summer play Xanadu has become the latest casualty of difficult economic times. In an effort to allay an impending multi-million dollar fund- ing shortfall this coming academic year, Shasta College has withdrawn a substantial number of classes originally sched- uled to be offered this summer. Among those withdrawn is the Theatre Arts presentation of the Broadway musical Xanadu. The call for auditions for the play has also been canceled. For information, call the Shasta College Arts, Commu- nications, and Social Sciences Division at 242-7730. Shasta Jazz Big Band concert The Shasta College Division of Arts, Communica- tions and Social Sciences presents the Shasta College Community Jazz Big Band in Concert. You can hear them at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, in the Shasta College Theatre. The Community Jazz Big Band is a true large size jazz big band consisting of 22 musicians who will per- form big band jazz from the 1930’s through 2011. Included will be music by Count Basie and other jazz notables incorporating different styles including Swing, Blues, Latin Jazz, and Ballads. The concert is created for the entire family and for all ages to enjoy. Performance tickets are $3 general admission and 80 percent of the ticket sale profits are used to purchase music for the Community Jazz Big Band. For more information contact either the Music Department at 242-7730 or the Community Jazz Big Band conductor Dr. Larry Grandy at 242-2362. Community Band to perform The Shasta College Community Band announces its next performance at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, in the Shasta College Theatre. The Community Band is a large symphonic band con- sisting of approximately 115 members. The concerts are created for the entire family and all ages to enjoy. This semester is the 32nd anniversary of the band. These two evenings of back-to-back concerts will include movie soundtracks, Broadway musicals, march- es, musical surprises, and a wide variety of music. A light effervescent and exciting musical atmosphere resounds throughout this ensemble’s concerts. Tickets are $3 general admission, with 80 percent of the ticket sale profits directed to the purchase of music used by the college band. For additional information please contact either the Music Department at 242-7730 or the ensemble’s conductor Dr. Larry Grandy of the Shasta College Music Department at 242-2362. NOW OPEN • Wedding • Prom • Formal 2295 Hilltop Drive Suite B Redding, CA www.thepinkbeanboutique.com The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, will continue its long history of presenting free public performances when it appears at the State The- atre in Red Bluff at 6 p.m. Friday, May 6. As the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army, the Field Band travels thousands of miles each year throughout the nation and abroad, keep- ing the will of the Ameri- can people behind the members of the armed forces and supporting diplomatic efforts around the world. Since its for- mation in 1946, the Field Band has appeared in all 50 states and in more than 30 countries on four con- tinents. Along with the Sol- diers’ Chorus, which was founded in 1957, this 65- member Concert Band presents a powerful and diverse program of marches, overtures, popu- lar music, patriotic selec- tions, and instrumental and vocal solos. A music critic for the Boston Globe called a Field Band performance “a cause to stand up and cheer.” Past performance high- lights include World War II 50th anniversary com- memorations in the Unit- ed States and Europe, Presidential Inaugural Parades, the rededication of the Statue of Liberty, nationally televised broadcasts on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, and the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Joint concerts with many of the nation’s lead- ing orchestras, including the Boston Pops, Detroit Arts & entertainment Budget crisis stops the show Army Field Band coming to Red Bluff Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Symphony Orchestra, and Cincinnati Pops, have received rave reviews. The Field Band’s members, selected by highly competitive audi- tion, represent some of the finest musical talent in America. More than five decades as the mili- tary’s most traveled musi- cians have earned them Submissions for the Tehama Coun- ty Superior Court Children’s Room Art Project are due by May 1. Family Court Services (FCS) offers mediation for separating and/or divorced parents upon referral by a Superior Court Judicial officer. FCS has offices within the court that include a children’s waiting room and in order to make it as child-friend- The CSU, Chico Department of Music pre- sents the final choir con- cert of the academic year the title, “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army.” For additional infor- mation about the Field Band’s performance in Red Bluff, please call Jennifer Stetson at 727- 8744. For free tickets by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped ly as possible would like to partner with local high schools for art. Local high school art classes will submit pictures for the contest with the final choice to be hung in the chil- dren’s room. The final picture will be selected by the Court Administrator’s committe and be framed by ‘The Big Picture’ to be hung in the courthouse for one year. envelope with the number of tickets requested to: U.S. Army Field Band Tickets, PO Box 9440, Red Bluff, 96080 The band’s concert in Red Bluff is sponsored by the Tehama Concert Series, the Red Bluff Community Band, the Daily News and the Copy Center. Superior court art project deadline approaches After one year, the framed picture will be given back to the student artist. Art teachers interested in submit- ting their student’s art can call 527- 2177. Pictures should be submitted to the FCS office, Room 13 in the main court house. An open house will be announced at a later date to view all of the sub- missions. Spring choral concert to take place Saturday in Chico at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 in Harlen Adams Theatre. The concert, entitled Ethereal Voices, will fea- ture the University Cho- rus, Acappella Choir, and Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. David Scholz. Tickets for Ethereal Fri., April 15th RODEO: 7pm @ Tehama District Fairgrounds RED BLUFF RODEO WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES 7pm @ The Tremont Cafe & Creamery If you can’t get enough rodeo on Friday night, come out for Tough Enough to Wear Pink Sunday, April 17 For tickets call 530.527.1000 2550 Sister Mary Columba Drive Red Bluff, CA 96080 St. Elizabeth Community Hospital www.redbluff.mercy.org A member of CHW 530.529.8000 RED BLUFF ROUND-UP Day 1 “Family Day” Voices are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333. Advance tickets for each concert on the Chico State campus are $15 adults, $13 seniors, and $6 student/children. Add $2 for tickets purchased at the door. For disabili- ty-related accommoda- tions, please call 898- 5791. 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